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Helvellyn: The romantic fell

Difficulty Strenuous

Walking time 4 hours

Length 15.7km / 9.7mi

Route developer: James Austin

Route checker: GEORGE REDMAYNE

Start location Glenridding Car Park, CA11 0PD

Route Summary Helvellyn is the third highest mountain in England, but some may argue it is the best known. Whilst the most famous route features a grade one scramble, this approach takes you up to the summit via Greenside and Keppel Cove.